‘Avalanche’, Charmaine Wohlmann’s newest offering in the pop game, wastes no time in getting to work. In a scene that is saturated with similar music, the new release is a welcome burst of variety, and Charmaine’s effort is what ultimately wins us over.
The suspense in ‘Avalanche’ only increases as the track proceeds. In addition, it begins with a guitar that strums in rapid succession, followed by a beat that taps your foot, and a standout vocal performance from Charmaine. She talks about life and the challenges it presents, yet the single still has a feel-good edge to it, and we can’t help but move to the groove!
Hello, Darcy, Let’s talk about your new EP, ‘{re}defining’, what is the meaning?
So the EP is a collection of songs that all mean something different to me personally, and each song has a different theme. The overall meaning of the EP is that I am ‘re-defining’ my outlook and using my music to do that!
Which artists in the current industry inspire you the most?
I love listening to Tones & I – I tend to sing a lot of her music in my gigs! I also am really inspired by an American artist called Teddy Swims who I was lucky enough to see in concert this year and he really inspires me firstly with his music, which I love, but also with his attitude to being a performer! I guess I’d also say that I am inspired by Harry Style’s performances – he is so at home on stage and seems so confident, which is something I’d love to be!
Photo Credit: Darcy Louch.
What is the best thing about being a musician in 2022?
Everything is online! So I guess for artists that means that things are more accessible and there are a lot of online opportunities for artists that there might not have been before social media. Social media means that artists are in a much better position to be independent than they may have been before.
Is there a certain place you often go to write? E.g a certain room, or environment?
Not really – I usually have random ideas pop into my head which I write down in my notes app on my phone, so that could be literally anywhere! But if I am focusing on writing, then I sit at my desk at my PC. So I guess it depends!
What is your first memory of music?
I’m not sure exactly, but I remember having a Walkman CD player when I was younger that I really loved and would listen to all kinds of music on! I would also say listening to music in the car has always been something that I love and really enjoy, and can remember doing from a really young age.
This week’s top pick is “redefining,” which is brought to us by Darcy Louch, a vocalist from Hertfordshire. The singer-songwriter puts her best foot forward, demonstrating her talent and bringing with her a wide variety of flavours for all of us to savour.
The opening tune on the five-song EP is ‘Worst Enemy’, and it has Darcy mesmerising listeners with her unmistakable air of self-assurance. The track is an example of her soulful voice, which combines her tones with RnB and pop textures. The song ‘Love Game’ continues to be impressive by bursting the seal with its fervour, which then leads us to the song ‘Proud’, which is full of introspection and honesty. Both ‘Imposter Syndrome’ and ‘Same Stars’ are excellent, but ‘Imposter Syndrome’ is particularly thought-provoking.
T Brixson and Westbrooke are the talk of the town currently thanks to their release, ‘Bonita’. It is a single that gets better with every listen, and the feel-good air it creates is what we need in our lives now!
T Brixson shines with his easy-to-get-lost-in vocal performance, and he bolsters his name into the modern songbook with the way he delivers his lyrics. Also, Westbrooke strikes with an equally as pertinent arrival, and the pair prove to be in perfect harmony with one another.
The music video is also available now, and it confirms the impression that we had while listening to the song. Since it takes place in Miami, the sweltering heat is impossible to ignore!
With the release of ‘Free Fallin’, Thomas Cole and Nathanael Hall have bestowed upon us an infectiously catchy piece of electronic music. Thomas Cole pushes the box once more with a musical panorama full of zeal.
Thomas makes history with a storyline that provokes thought with ‘Free Fallin’, which is one of the catchiest singles we’ve heard this week. He also talks about what it’s like to feel on edge, especially with those who make us feel uncomfortable, often leaving us having to convince people of our worth.
Hello, Mr Jayvic, Let’s talk about your new single, ‘Let Love Lead The Way’, what is the meaning?
The meaning of the song is basically letting love lead in your relationships. Most relationships these days collapse because of the lack of understanding of love and how to apply it. Even from a religious standpoint, love is one of the most important commandments in the bible, like I said in the track ” in good times and bad times let’s stick together and let GOD take control
Which artists in the current industry inspire you the most?
I like a few African musicians currently but in the industry, as a whole no one is inspiring me right now, I’m focused on my sound and my energy and vibe.
Photo Credit: Mr Jayvic
What is the best thing about being a musician in 2022?
The fact that you can self-push your own music to the world through social media, that once you go viral, you basically a celebrity. The fact that you don’t have to be signed by a big label to make it.
Is there a certain place you often go to write? E.g a certain room, or environment?
I write anywhere, sometimes in my car or at work or in the studio, once I vibe to a nice beat. Or sometimes once I’m going through a certain situation, it triggers me to write about it and sometimes I go through writer’s block so I invite my co-writers to help too. But I write anywhere it gets me.
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‘You Won’t Hear Me’ by AJ Whyte is one of those songs that is so easy to become enamoured with! It is an indie-folk gem with a vibe comparable to that of Frank Turner, but it also has many qualities that are entirely its own, which helps it to stand out from the crowd in the competitive scene.
In addition to being in excellent vocal and instrumental form, AJ Whyte presents a story that is thought-provoking from the beginning of the delivery. Furthermore, he sings about life and his experiences, and he frequently finds himself encountering a barrier even after overcoming a previous obstacle.
‘You Won’t Hear Me’ is out on the 13th of October!
Hello, Lady Marga, Let’s talk about your new single, what is the meaning?
Well, the song is called ‘Never Can Give You Up System Addict Janski Mix’ and its features my cousin Doris who is the original member of the legendary 80s group Five Star. The song is a remake of my cousin’s five star top hit song, ‘System Addict’. The meaning well every one is a system addict these days meaning everyone is stuck on their phones, computers, laptops etc so the song is just talking about us being system addicts obsessed with technology.
Which artists in the current industry inspire you the most?
My cousin, five star, Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Basement Jaxx.
Photo Credit: Lady Marga MC.
What is the best thing about being a musician in 2022?
There is so much opportunity, as in you don’t have to be signed to a major label to make it anymore. Put in the hard work and you can achieve so much.
Is there a certain place you often go to write? E.g a certain room, or environment?
No, not really. I can write anywhere, but if I have to choose one, it’s my bedroom.
What is your first memory of music?
I remember listening to Michael Jackson. Well, every time I used to hear Michael Jackson, I would stop whatever I was doing and start singing. From the age of 3, every time Michael was on the TV, I would go straight in front of the TV and just watch. I also grew up on a lot of reggae music, Motown, and pop.
Lady Marga MC brings new life to the forefront of the scene with her take on the Five Star classic, ‘System Addict’. The new release, which features original member Doris and Felix from Basement Jaxx, is one to write home about it and easily smashes through the industry gates!
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‘Never Can Give You Up System Addict Janski Remix’ is the official title for the track, and it leaves us gripping to the speakers from the get-go. The energy is real, and the passion from all members is challenging to fault!
Natasha Vroegindeweij blows our minds with her incredible musical talent with the release of her newest track, “Sometimes I Wonder.” Because Natasha handles music in such a wonderful way, she takes us on a voyage that we won’t forget in a hurry, and for that, we are extremely grateful.
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The singer-songwriter excels throughout the whole of the piece, and she exhibits her high calibre by providing a performance that is on par with that of some of the finest in the game at the present moment. Natasha makes an impression from the very first time we listen to her, and by the time the performance is through, we are left wanting more of what she has to offer. She accomplishes this by speaking with conviction and by meditating on both her own life and the world around her.
